Adrian declares a snow emergency

Adrian city officials have declared a snow emergency for the city of Adrian, effective from 6 a.m. today until further notice.

The parking or standing of a vehicle on a public street or highway in the city of Adrian is prohibited throughout the duration of the snow emergency, acting city administrator and utilities director Shane Horn said in a statement Saturday.

Vehicles with on-street parking permits are not exempt, Horn said.

Those found in violation of the no on-street parking declaration will be subject to fines and associated costs. Vehicles may be removed from the street or highway by the Adrian Police Department or designated towing companies, with the costs billed to the vehicle owner or the person in charge of the vehicle, according to a news release.

During a snow emergency, streets must be kept clear of vehicles so that thoroughfares can be effectively cleared for emergency vehicles and other traffic, and so streets will be passable when the snow emergency is lifted.